The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 17-3 at Lumen Field on November 8, 2026, extending their winning streak against their division rival to 11 games.
Playing without starting quarterback Sam Darnold, the Seahawks turned to backup Drew Lock according to Associated Press reporting. Lock completed 19 of 28 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown as reported by CBS Sports.
Lock guided an efficient offense that did not commit a turnover noted the Heraldnet.
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I know that that's a big thing for me going into ever week,
Lock said regarding managing the game reported by Sports Radio 93.3 KJR.
Tight end A.J. Barner accounted for both Seattle touchdowns in the first half. Barner scored on a 1-yard rushing sneak and later caught a 7-yard touchdown pass that was upheld following a replay review according to CBS Sports.
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Running back Zach Charbonnet contributed 77 yards on 16 carries stated Heraldnet. Rookie Jadarian Price led the team with 54 receiving yards on four catches reported Fieldgulls.
The Cardinals capitalized on an 89-yard opening drive that ended with a 28-yard field goal by Chad Ryland noted Eli Sports Network.
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Quarterback Gardner Minshew finished 21-of-30 for 166 yards according to CBS Sports. The Arizona offense was held under 200 total yards until late in the fourth quarter stated Fieldgulls.
We got our swagger back,
Barner said reported the Union-Bulletin.
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Safety Nick Emmanwori chased down Michael Wilson in the end zone on a fourth-and-goal pass play from the 2-yard line with 4:35 remaining reported KJR and The Spokesman-Review. Jason Myers added a 45-yard field goal noted Eli Sports Network.
The win moved Seattle to 5-4 on the season reported The Spokesman-Review, while Arizona dropped to 3-6 noted CBS Sports. The Seahawks travel to face the Las Vegas Raiders next Sunday according to CBS Sports.
Seven core contributors for Seattle—including quarterback Sam Darnold, wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, left guard Quenton Nelson, left tackle Charles Cross, linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, and defensive linemen Leonard Williams and Brandon Pili—watched the contest wearing sweatsuits on the sideline.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba crossed the 1,000-yard receiving mark on the season during the matchup, becoming the third player in franchise history alongside Hall of Famer Steve Largent and Tyler Lockett to register three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving campaigns.
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Gardner Minshew assumed the starting quarterback role for Arizona following a come-from-behind overtime victory against Dallas, returning to the Pacific Northwest where he previously starred for Washington State in 2018.
For the Cardinals, defensive tackle Walter Nolen (ankle), cornerback Max Melton (knee), and right guard Isaiah Adams (ankle) were officially active. Drew Lock returned to action after missing a game earlier in the season.
Today’s win marked the @Seahawks 11th consecutive win vs. Arizona, the longest winning streak vs. a single opponent in franchise history. #GoHawks
In the closing minute of the first half, Lock targeted Smith-Njigba deep down the sideline, drawing a 29-yard pass-interference infraction against Max Melton when the cornerback collided with the receiver without locating the football.
Head coach Mike Macdonald praised his undermanned squad’s performance after enduring a 34-17 defeat against the Chicago Bears on Monday night. Edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence contributed two tackles for a loss, forced a fumble, and sacked Minshew once.
Earlier coverage: Seahawks Beat Cardinals as Drew Lock Sustains Oblique Injury